Universe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Universe books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Universe 1
Buy on Amazon1971
Universe 2
Buy on Amazon1972
Universe 3
Buy on Amazon1973
Universe 4
Buy on Amazon1974
Universe 5
Buy on Amazon1974
Universe 6
Buy on Amazon1976
Universe 7
Buy on Amazon1977
Universe 8
Buy on Amazon1978
Universe 9
Buy on Amazon1979
Universe 10
Buy on Amazon1980
Universe 11
Buy on Amazon1981
Universe 12
Buy on Amazon1982
Universe 13
Buy on Amazon1983
Universe 14
Buy on Amazon1984
Universe 15
Buy on Amazon1985
Universe 16
Buy on Amazon1986
Universe 17
Buy on Amazon1987
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Universe series is publication order: 1. Universe 1 (1971), 2. Universe 2 (1972), 3. Universe 3 (1973), 4. Universe 4 (1974), 5. Universe 5 (1974), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Universe series by John Shirley contains 17 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Universe series is written by John Shirley. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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